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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 763.74, 1,144.11 and 589.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 763.74, 1,144.11 and 589.80 is: 883.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    763.74 : 1,144.11 = 589.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    763.74/1,144.11 = 589.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    763.74x = 1,144.11 × 589.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    763.74x = 674,796.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674,796.08/763.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 883.54

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